Jokes of dependence on allies
When it comes to Russia, many people think that this is our country with which we are interdependent, and without this ally, we will face pressure from the United States and NATO. However, looking back at the history from 1958 to 1972, the mainland was able to weather the difficulties when it clashed with the two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union. This shows that we should not rely too much on our allies, but should grit our teeth and develop independently.
An allusion to the death of the lips and the cold teeth
The allusion of the death of lips and cold teeth comes from the "Spring and Autumn Zuo Biography", which tells the story of the Yu State and the Yu State that depended on each other, but were destroyed because of their dependence on the Jin State. This story teaches us that interdependent relationships between states may last life, but they cannot fundamentally change the situation. For the great powers, over-reliance on allies will only lead to a backlash.
Historical counterexample: the fall of the Wu-Shu Alliance
Sun Wu attacked Jingzhou
During the Three Kingdoms period, Shu Han and Sun Wu allied against Cao Wei, but when Guan Yu went on a northern expedition, Sun Wu attacked Jingzhou. This caused Shu Han to lose the possibility of success in the Northern Expedition, and eventually Cao Wei killed Shu Han and Sun Wu. This is the truth of the cold lips and teeth, allies may be backstabbed at a critical moment, and they should not be relied on too much.
Backstabbing in international relations
Looking back at the last years of the Qing Dynasty, Tsarist Russia allied with China, but at a critical moment it backstabbed its allies and cut off large tracts of land. This suggests that the idea of a dead lip is not always true in international relations, and that self-interest between nations at a critical moment can lead to betrayal.
Independence: The Wisdom of the Qin State
The rise of the Qin state
During the Warring States period, the Qin state gradually rose to prominence through the development of self-reliance. There were relatively few cases of alliances with neighboring countries, and the Qin state paid more attention to the improvement of its own strength. This shows that the state should exert its own strength, rather than relying on too much external support.
The state of Qin, which does not rely on allies
After the Qin state grew stronger, even if there was a brief alliance, such as the Qin-Chu alliance, it was when there was no territorial dispute between the two sides. Once there is a conflict of interest, such alliances can easily disintegrate. The wisdom of the Qin state lies in not relying on too many allies, but through its own strength to achieve victory.
The sea power and the land power
The thinking of the great powers of the sea
Different powers had different ways of thinking, and the sea powers, such as Britain and France, paid more attention to driving each other's development in commercial trade. They left their cultural imprint on the colony and maintained a relatively harmonious relationship with the locals, with an emphasis on co-development.
The thinking of the land powers
Comparatively speaking, the land powers, such as Tsarist Russia, paid more attention to the occupation of land and did not care much about the preservation of indigenous peoples and cultures. They changed their names and cultures in the occupied territories, emphasizing territorial expansion and control.
Scientific and technological progress and self-reliance
Technology is the backbone of the nation
In modern society, scientific and technological progress is the key to the country's independent development. By having advanced technology, the country can occupy an advantageous position in international competition. Therefore, investing in scientific and technological research and development has become one of the national strategies to promote the country's more independent development.
Iron also needs to be hard
In general, the view of the bitter lips has been confirmed in both history and reality. The country should not rely too much on its allies, but should foster a spirit of self-reliance, pay attention to scientific and technological progress, and achieve true self-reliance and self-reliance. This is the key to the country's success in the international arena.